1. It is a rare representative of one of the world’s greatest and most enduring mysteries: Where and how did medieval mapmakers, apparently armed with no more than a compass, an hourglass and sets of sailing directions, develop stunningly accurate maps of southern Europe, the Black Sea and North African coastlines, as if they were looking down from a satellite, when no one had been higher than a treetop? 1500s Cartography! click the pic for full res (it’s stunning)

    It is a rare representative of one of the world’s greatest and most enduring mysteries: Where and how did medieval mapmakers, apparently armed with no more than a compass, an hourglass and sets of sailing directions, develop stunningly accurate maps of southern Europe, the Black Sea and North African coastlines, as if they were looking down from a satellite, when no one had been higher than a treetop?

    1500s Cartography!

    click the pic for full res (it’s stunning)

  2. Dear John McCain,

    You’re so freaking old.

    Release your medical records.

    Best of Luck,

    Logan

    P.S. - When I said “Best of Luck,” I meant “I hope you lose in the election or drop out before November 4th.”